All About Training Chow Chow Dogs and Puppies

Before attempting to train your Chow Chow, bear in mind that he will be totally disinterested in obedience, but he may respond well to your positive reinforcement. The Chow is a natural problem solver, so providing him with hunting challenges or an obstacle coarse will go a long way in keeping your Chow mentally challenged.

Experts contend that clicker training is the most effective tool to use when training Chow Chows. Whenever appropriate behaviour is demonstrated, the trainer uses a clicker device which delivers a distinct, metallic sound. Immediately following the click is a treat. Soon, the Chow recognizes that if the click is heard, a treat is soon to follow. The advantage of this method, is the immediacy of the trainer�s assurance of acceptable behaviour. Using this method, the Chow Chow quickly establishes an association between proper behaviour and a treat. Without the clicker, the lag time between proper behaviour and the reward can to too long for the Chow and the association between the two is not made.

Failing this, the responsible Chow Chow owner will seek professional obedience training. The Chow�s suspicious temperament makes his training essential to the health and well being of your Chow and of your family.